Contracts

GAO warns: bidders must adapt after the solicitation changes

Systems Planning and Analysis loses a protest after failing to account for amended requirements in the request for proposals.

Companies

Peraton loses protest over Booz Allen's Army Research Lab contract

The Government Accountability Office rules against allegations that Booz Allen Hamilton's previous False Claims Act settlement should have meant disqualification from the competition.

Contracts

First protest filed against $1.8B PRISM awards

West 4th Strategy is objecting to its non-selection for this Defense Department critical personnel and readiness support contract.

Contracts

DOD unveils proposed final rule for CMMC contracting

A phased rollout of the cybersecurity standard should begin in early 2025, with varying compliance levels and increased program office discretion.

Contracts

GDIT's protest partially dismissed in $865M Air Force contract dispute

General Dynamics IT has to await the outcome of a corrective action and new award decision in this long-running saga.

Companies

SixGen expands automation portfolio with Boldend acquisition

This is the second purchase SixGen has announced in less than one month and also brings in more electronic warfare offerings.

Contracts

Energy's $377M training award redo sparks new protest from incumbent

Kupono Government Services is claiming the evaluation process was flawed and that the winner of this set-aside contract is not actually a small business.

Contracts

Air Force takes proactive stance on potential OCIs in $1.4B recompete

The service branch will review teaming arrangements for the operations and maintenance contract so it can weed out organizational conflicts of interest.

Contracts

Battle for $245M cyber warfare contract gets new start

The Army has agreed to re-evaluate proposals submitted by Booz Allen Hamilton, Peraton and ManTech.

Contracts

Booz Allen’s protest of $98M Veterans Affairs award denied

Guidehouse now has a clear path to start work on the Veterans Facility Transformation initiative.

Contracts

Leidos wants second chance at military family support contract

A proposal from Cognosante won the $582.8 million contract known as OneSource, but Leidos claims multiple mistakes happened in the evaluation.

Companies

Mission focus marks REI Systems' 35-year journey

From basement startup to mid-tier player, REI seeks to keep focusing on small teams and mission impact while expanding its federal footprint.

Contracts

How DOD detailed its conflict probe in audit support award

Guidehouse argued that a Defense Department official had a conflict-of-interest, but a new bid protest decision outlines how DOD's investigation showed no evidence of harm.

Companies

Astrion takes step toward $1.5B revenue goal

The acquisition of Axient brings more capabilities and scale to Astrion, which is looking to move higher up the middle tier.

Contracts

User experience critical to IRS digital transformation

With guidance and resources on hand, the IRS is emphasizing the user experience as a way to improve how it does business.

Contracts

IRS procurement office undergoes overhaul to improve efficiency

The agency's assistant chief procurement officer explains how its new alignment and "tiger teams" aim to address inconsistency and enhance customer service.

Contracts

IRS modernization accelerates with Inflation Reduction Act funds

Officials at the IRS and Treasury highlight multi-year funding, cross-disciplinary teams and enhanced user experience as among the key impacts.

Contracts

T4NG2 lawsuit hearings set for late summer

The defendants want the case dismissed, saying challenges to the solicitation for the Veterans Affairs' $60 billion IT vehicle are too late.

Contracts

NITAAC's CIO-SP4 court filings due Friday

The National Institutes of Health's IT acquisition arm is tasked with collecting extensive documentation for its response to multiple lawsuits over the $50 billion contract vehicle.

Contracts

DHS now has clear path to award $8.4B services vehicle

All protests regarding the PACTS III vehicle are now resolved, including those that questioned what small-business set-aside work is acceptable.